Our client, a leading Chrome Mining concern is looking for a qualified and experienced Site Engineer for their facility in Steelpoort in Mpumalanga.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

To manage and drive the Asset Capability Assurance process by giving direction and continuously improving engineering processes in a safe manner, through clearly defined strategies and objectives towards the maintenance of the mine, plant, equipment & facilities of the company.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Degree or National Diploma
Government Certificate of Competency (Mines)
Medical fitness as per organisational requirements


JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND QUALITY

Manage SHEQ compliance within the Section through effective use of the Toolbox
Utilise the Information Management System (IMS) to initiate, investigate and report SHEQ status

PEOPLE
Manage the Section:
Ensure an enabling climate/culture
Manage labour stability by minimising labour turnover
Labour complement in line with budget
Achieve HDSA/Female targets for the Section
Manage performance against set targets and competencies
Ensure IDP’s are linked to performance results and implemented as per plan
Conduct career discussions and implement actions with all identified talent (quarterly)
Ensure discipline is maintained (absenteeism, lateness, overtime, misconduct, etc.)
Coach and counsel people to ensure improved performance levels
Conduct recruitment interviews

CUSTOMERS
Jointly define annual Service Level Agreements with maintenance production personnel.
Put systems and controls in place that will ensure that the engineering departments on all the sites is maintained:
at specified performance and within prescribed technical & legal requirements, that will permit a safe and environmentally acceptable
operation, and to meet the required production-rated capacity at minimum life cycle costs

BUSINESS PROCESSES

Maintenance Support:
Define equipment criticality using a risk matrix
Define and manage the overall maintenance strategy for all the sites
Solve problems and implement solutions:
Ensure that outcomes of RCA’s are evaluated for their business case, implemented as applicable and are sustainable
Select equipment vendors as per maintenance standards

Work execution:
Perform planned job observations
Document and review the plant and equipment maintenance strategy for all sites on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the
business plan
Ensure strict adherence to maintenance work management principles (percent planned work, adherence to schedule, number of breakdowns,
number of proactive requests) to obtain maximum availability at minimum maintenance cost per unit produced
Manage the Engineering Assets to ensure that they produce at their designed capacity and are periodically refurbished to their original
condition to ensure optimal life
Ensure strict adherence to the relevant engineering standards and specifications
Periodically audit the asset and documentation to obtain maximum standardisation of spares and new plant installations on the sites

Work Analysis:
Interrogate non-published reports standard
Investigate & communicate Commercial Exceptions
Follow up warranty claims on component failures on high criticality equipment

Contractor Management:
Approve the use of contractor Artisans

GROWTH
Manage Continuous Improvement through Operational Excellence
Foster a climate of continuous improvement in the maintenance team
Develop the capability of the maintenance organisation for the business unit

SHAREHOLDER VALUE

Budgeting:
Prepare Maintenance budget per equipment
Consolidate Maintenance budget for all sites
Monitor all sites Maintenance budget
Action variances of actual to planned costs
Monitor Over/Under Maintenance

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Behavioural Competencies:
Safety Leadership
Innovation
Leadership
Planning, Organising & Control
Results Orientation
Problem Solving & Decision Making
Aligning Performance for Success
Communication
Change Leadership
Building Strong Teams
Business Acumen